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CoolBRSep 2, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 7.5/10.

As a Harry Potter fan, I liked this movie, especially the first half which focuses on showing how the "American Harry Potter world" works, with some funny scenes of the MC against the police when it looks like he is trying to steal a bank and some relaxing slice of life scenes of a wizarding house. The second half is less likable, it is just a crazy escape from the American Ministry then a crazy battle and since all things are literally "magic" it isn't very solid plot IMO, especially the ending (how they magically obliviate the whole city memory).… Expand

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jjjjoshMay 27, 2023

Not good. Disappointing. Worse than the Harry Potter films. Don't recommend. Don't intend to watch sequels.

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4

ksipeMay 7, 2023

Mediocre, uninspired, boring. Dropped after half an hour. Constant teleportation was obnoxious.

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7

Fixer84Mar 16, 2023

The only one in the Fantastic Beasts saga to really be Fantastic Beasts and to appear at least interesting.

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9

Kdog152Jan 3, 2023

All the magic of the Harry Potter series, but with different characters and based 50 years before the events of the philosophers stone. I love the small Easter eggs and other small details in this film as well, especially the little deathlyAll the magic of the Harry Potter series, but with different characters and based 50 years before the events of the philosophers stone. I love the small Easter eggs and other small details in this film as well, especially the little deathly hallows symbol Easter egg. Really great movie from the amazing series brought to us by the legend who is JK Rowling and whoever the producers are.… Expand

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Manuel89qqDec 15, 2022

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Alexander454Oct 27, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great movie Loved the ending Never saw it coming Love to see what depp will do in the next one… Expand

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baynejordanjacoSep 23, 2022

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7

CoreGamer1408Feb 13, 2022

Eco warrior movie, but not in a bad way or heavy handed way. A wizard with a portable nature reserve in the shape of a (no spoilers). It is all rather simple in it's story tellling. Like abuse people/nature and they maybe become monsters. TheEco warrior movie, but not in a bad way or heavy handed way. A wizard with a portable nature reserve in the shape of a (no spoilers). It is all rather simple in it's story tellling. Like abuse people/nature and they maybe become monsters. The story sets up good personal stakes with mostly good pay offs that actually works rather. With endearing characters to root for. The ending I found rather bitter sweet. What is life, but a bunch of memories and to lose memories is to life imo.… Expand

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10

chrisblackeye1Jul 8, 2022

Fantastic, epic, funny, cute, just gimme more of these. Like right now. I need more.

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iCampoRamilMay 18, 2022

Interesante de ver, sobre todo por la parte de ver magia en la vida cotidiana, aunque justo en ese apartado se queda algo cortita de más, al incluir a tantas bestias fantásticas. Buen preludio para algo que puede molar bastante. En generalInteresante de ver, sobre todo por la parte de ver magia en la vida cotidiana, aunque justo en ese apartado se queda algo cortita de más, al incluir a tantas bestias fantásticas. Buen preludio para algo que puede molar bastante. En general está todo muy bien cuidado y no presenta ningún fallo demasiado a destacar.

· Cosas buenas: el nuevo universo que presentan, los efectos especiales, el ritmo, los nuevos personajes me encantan, sobre todo Newt, y ese toque más oscuro y adulto me pica la curiosidad.
· Cosas malas: el desenlace no me convenció de todo, y lo dicho antes, hay poquita magia.
· Conclusión: es como Harry Potter pero con un toque fresco, un buen comienzo.… Expand

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6

BruterakeMay 11, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Achei um filme ok, é inegável o valor de produção o filme é muito bonito e gostei da ideia da expansão de domínio ali do mago dentro da maleta mas, não sei achei estranho sabe ele com a cara meio torta o filme parece ter um apelo muito grande pra quem é mais criança assim não curti o vilão e ou como o flash aceita aquele papel o cara passa o filme inteiro com cara de assustado e tomando tapa na cara pra depois virar fumaça preta do mal.… Expand

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r96skMay 10, 2022

Remarkably lacklustre for a film involving magical creatures.

'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' underwhelmed me, in short. At no moment across the 130 or so minute run time was I ever invested or drawn into the story or theRemarkably lacklustre for a film involving magical creatures.

'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' underwhelmed me, in short. At no moment across the 130 or so minute run time was I ever invested or drawn into the story or the characters. I didn't feel any good performances from the cast either. Dan Fogler sticks out in my memory most, though the rest are forgettable.

The special effects are also not to the level I was expecting; that's not to say that they are bad and I'm not certain what I was indeed anticipating from them, but I just found 'em to be meh - nothing blew me away. Which is a vibe that I got from the whole film unfortunately.

Hopefully 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' does more for me.… Expand

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aaaaronApr 21, 2022

It is a good movie, but the action sequences without dialogue fellt a little too much and dull, they weren't very intriguing for me.

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WordsmythologicApr 14, 2022

Please stop giving She Who Must Not Be Named money. Your nostalgia goggles are lying to you. And this movie is a disaster. The sequels get even worse.

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Lambo442Mar 24, 2022

It looks and feels like a Harry Potter film but it's slow, lacks plot and the script is bad. Too many characters, too much hapenning with no focus or cohesion. Lots of it doesn't make sense either.

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JJ2FAS4UJan 4, 2022

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DawdlingPoetNov 22, 2021

This is a very atmospheric, CGI heavy fantasy film. One of my first thoughts about it was that it reminded me somewhat of the Men in Black films, due to plot elements (the secrecy between the beasts and humans etc.). I noticed its set in NewThis is a very atmospheric, CGI heavy fantasy film. One of my first thoughts about it was that it reminded me somewhat of the Men in Black films, due to plot elements (the secrecy between the beasts and humans etc.). I noticed its set in New York, as the Men in Black films are too - I can only presume thats due to the international appeal of the city(?).

I thought Eddie Redmayne gave a great performance as Newt Scamander. He almost looks as amazed as the viewer may look, at some of what happens, although he is obviously aware of what he carries but perhaps moreso the things they get up to. I found it a somewhat engrossing read but I suppose if your not much keen on CGI centered films then this may not appeal, or if fantasy isn't your thing. I thought it was an enjoyable watch overall.

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7

Gamzguy17Aug 21, 2021

While it is clumsy and a tad confusing in telling its story, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" succeeds at providing more characters, folklore, backstories, and (of course) beasts for the beloved Muggle/Wizarding world this film hasWhile it is clumsy and a tad confusing in telling its story, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" succeeds at providing more characters, folklore, backstories, and (of course) beasts for the beloved Muggle/Wizarding world this film has spun-off of. With proper care and attention, this has the potential to become a series that is just as enjoyable and magical as its big brother series. As is, this mature and dark story is one where both fans and general audiences will be equally entertained. Oh, and it's good to see you back in the director's chair Mr. Yates!… Expand

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7

pur__0_0__Jun 15, 2021

I have just finished watching the movie on Prime Video and everything is absolutely fresh in my mind right now. I had no idea what I was going in for. I didn't read the original book or watch any trailer before seeing this movie. All I hadI have just finished watching the movie on Prime Video and everything is absolutely fresh in my mind right now. I had no idea what I was going in for. I didn't read the original book or watch any trailer before seeing this movie. All I had heard was that this takes place in the same universe as Harry Potter, which is why I watched it. And honestly speaking, this movie is nothing different from what I expected it would be.

The problem with this movie is that it's very, very cliched. It uses those exact plot points that make an annoying movie, well, annoying. That's literally how this movie begins: Making an annoying creature do things for which the protagonist gets in trouble. This is just like how Dobby was in The Chamber of Secrets, except over there he was doing it because he had been asked to do so. The marsupial mole over here wasn't doing it for any particular reason at all, except for being cringy. If I were Newt I'd have just let him get caught and die.

And then of course, Newt is unregistered. The way the movie began made it seem like Newt was a complete idiot, except that the whole point behind his character is that he's smart. He's the only one person who cares about the beasts of the magical world unlike the zoophobic wizards. Every species in this whole movie - muggles, wizards, magical creatures - everyone was unlikeable. They all did things which made me want them to get their comeuppance.

The only thing that saved this movie for me was the world building. I have heard that the book is actually a guidebook for all the creatures living in their universe. So this, being an adaptation, was the only good part in the entire movie. And it was so beautiful that I enjoyed this otherwise irritating movie. I really wish that was the main focus of the movie instead of them being about fugitives running from the law and something something Ezra Miller.

Another thing I really liked about this movie is the depiction of the 1920's America. All the characters looked like they belonged in that age. The ignorant, hateful behaviour of the people from that time was very well depicted, if that was intentional. The acting was great. People reacted just like how they would if the CGI was present before them in real life.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a movie that seems to be more oriented for a young audience, since they are the ones who will find it more appealing. It has cool and cute animals, funny scenes, childish storyline and overall the 90's and early 00's vibe to it. It's a one time watch for the adults, since the only good thing to offer for a mature audience is the phenomenal CGI. It won't remain as interesting if watched for a second time, which is why I'd recommend you to not ruin the experience by watching it for the second time.… Expand

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7

SoulWarfareMay 16, 2021

Magic Cash-Cow: and How to Milk It.

It's not quite as magical or amazing as Harry Potter but there is definitely something there.

This is a good start to a new story in the Magical World of Harry Potter. Hopefully, sequels don't let it down.

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meydianarizki21Mar 15, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No story & too much CGI
I have to say that I am really disappointed of the movie as a whole. The Harry Potter movies are easily one of the best and most rewatchable movie franchises so far. And this movie is sadly nothing like the original HP movies. The only thing that is has in common are the special effects (for the apparitions). There was no real dialogue between the characters. Just silly one-liners and the occasional humorous remark. I am also very angered by the fact that they just introduced a new concept (obscurials) to the HP franchise that would literally change everything (if obscurials exist why hasn't Harry Potter become one? After all he fits the criteria).

There was also way too much CGI in the movie. It became a real nuisance after a while. Especially because it wasn't even "up to today's standards".

My final critique concerns the overall flair of the movie. It just didn't feel like it belongs to the magnum opus that is the HP movie franchise. And righteously so; why did they film it in NYC? The HP franchise is the most British thing since James Bond and Doctor Who. I never really realized it before but now that I watched this movie it became very clear to me. You can't just change the location like this and expect the audience to embrace it. Sorry. What's next? Fantastic Beasts in Japan? No thanks. We already have that, it's called Kaiju.… Expand

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10

Beth_LondonJan 7, 2021

De las películas más extraordinarias y sin duda un gran reparto....
Edie Reydmare, es tan hermoso y gran actor

La apariciónde Johnny Deep sin duda es arte, el es un gran actor y sin duda los seguiré apoyando sin importar que

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6

RalfbergsJan 2, 2021

It was watchable movie, but I really hate that it really didn't has a proper ending as they just will be makin another sequel and in this one not that many things are resolved really. So ends up like too spread out and when I get to nextIt was watchable movie, but I really hate that it really didn't has a proper ending as they just will be makin another sequel and in this one not that many things are resolved really. So ends up like too spread out and when I get to next movie I will have finished about this one.… Expand

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ThejodjeremieNov 11, 2020

For a spin off movie, this was amazing. I really enjoyed it and I would say it's one of my favorites from the whole Harry Potter universe. The special effects and action sequences look awesome.

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The_tickle_miNov 10, 2020

No johny no good rating, now i need to get this to 75 letters so hello how u doing

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BrearosemcmNov 8, 2020

Johnny Depp was the best thing to happen to the show and now that he’s gone I’m not gonna be able to watch it, Firing him was a big mistake.

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Mikibruno02Nov 8, 2020

WOW! WE'RE BACK! Okay, now I'll try to rate it without being swayed by the fact that, gee (!), I was looking forward to seeing a movie set again in J.K. Rowling. Great script, really! In spite of the latest films by H.P. made by David YatesWOW! WE'RE BACK! Okay, now I'll try to rate it without being swayed by the fact that, gee (!), I was looking forward to seeing a movie set again in J.K. Rowling. Great script, really! In spite of the latest films by H.P. made by David Yates who now seems to have left the darkness! The soundtrack of J.N. Howard is truly adorable as well as the set design that is rarely so well looked after, as the costumes that have earned him an Oscar. Colin Farrell, truly remarkable. Do I have to find any faults? Maybe it could last a few minutes less and allow more space to focus on the plot. Really beautiful fantastic animals and ending with a stellar surprise bang. Thanks to the ending I can't wait to see the 4 sequels. Overall rating: 8. Hurray!… Expand

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5

FilipeNetoJun 26, 2020

The Harry Potter universe has become one of the most lucrative and remarkable cinematic phenomena we know. Personally, I am one of many teenagers who read all the books and saw all the films but I was afraid when I heard about the idea ofThe Harry Potter universe has become one of the most lucrative and remarkable cinematic phenomena we know. Personally, I am one of many teenagers who read all the books and saw all the films but I was afraid when I heard about the idea of making this film. The environment is very different from what we saw in Harry Potter and, if it weren't for the mention of several elements we saw in previous films, the link would be very small. Accentuating the differences is the fact that this film takes place between World Wars and has New York as its setting.

The idea for this film came from the small book "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them", and it follows the adventures of their fictional author, Newt Scamander. He goes to New York with a suitcase of little monsters, some of them escape and their eagerness to recapture them puts the city in an uproar and concerns the magical authorities. However, some incidents are attributed to Scamander's animals, who refute responsibilities and end up engaged in an effort to discover what powerful evil being has caused them.

The story, dark and mysterious, manages to keep our interest but the prestige of Harry Potter universe and our willingness to see how it all will end helped a lot. In fact, now we can check all its problems, which make it more boring than the worst of Harry Potter films: it takes a long time to develop and the story, initially confusing, turns out to be illogical and underdeveloped. Another problem is their poorly developed and generally one-dimensional characters. Scamander may be nerdy but he lacks charisma and leadership. The Goldstein witches goes from naive to stubborn. Credence looks like a man with a traumatic depression and Kowalski is just an idiotic "muggle".

David Yates did a good job. I am convinced that he was decisive in preventing this film from being a fiasco. In fact, with all the problems, the overall performance of the cast, mostly little known to me, is naturally affected and only the hand of a skilled director could help them. Despite being a good actor, Eddie Redmayne does not perform miracles and is far from his best. Dan Fogler managed to be more interesting and charismatic than he, in the same proportion that he knew how to be funny and to captivate public's sympathy. Alison Sudol also captures our sympathy by giving her character a candid and sweet aura, but she is so sugary and stupid that I wanted to hit her with a chair. Another actor able of becoming sympathetic was Ezra Miller, but I think he didn't have enough material to develop his character beyond anger and a depressive cry. Katherine Waterston was uninteresting. Colin Farrell is somber but doesn't seem to know what he's doing. Carmen Ejogo is hateful. Worse than she, Samantha Morton seems to have been inspired by the wicked witch of the fairy tales. We also have the additions of Ron Perlman, unrecognizable but impeccable, and Johnny Depp, who does nothing more than an irrelevant and uninteresting cameo.

Technically, this is a very visual film, thanks to tons of very high quality CGI, as we would expect. Its an expensive film, a super-production where green screen was the key. As it should be, the film is loaded with magical creatures that we have never seen before and each one is more incredible than the other. I especially liked the niffler, which looks like a friendly kleptomaniac platypus. Cinematography is characterized by good colors, a misty but pleasant environment, good use of light and dark and very clear footage. To add aesthetic quality, we have the charm of the Thirties, the golden decade for New York. Few decades have given us so much charm and style: magnificent cars, clothes and props that are still in fashion today and an incredible urban landscape, where there is no lack of fog and rain. For a moment, I almost felt like I was in a gangster movie, just missing the jazz background. The soundtrack, by James Newton Howard, is good and epic, but it is not surprising for those who has seen Harry Potter.

Although the film exudes style, it lacks content, good characters and a strong and charismatic lead. Anyway, it achieved a feat that even Harry Potter, who broke box office records, managed to achieve: finally the franchise won an Oscar, for Best Costume Design, which in fact was deserved.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoJan 16, 2020

"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them"was a movie that although had little enchantress of the Harry Potter´s franchise was a really entertraining movie with new an interesting characters and characteristic magic action, that only the"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them"was a movie that although had little enchantress of the Harry Potter´s franchise was a really entertraining movie with new an interesting characters and characteristic magic action, that only the Wizarding World of J.K. Rowling could bring.… Expand

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JoesDec 19, 2019

Es mejor que varias películas de Harry Potter su trama sus efectos especiales y sus personajes son una maravilla

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8

adrenilinmattNov 18, 2016

Fantastic movie, exactly what it needed to be. I dont know why people seem so obsessed with the darker side of this movie, as if it is a bad thing.. the universe is dark. Evil lurks around every corner of the hp universe, why would this beFantastic movie, exactly what it needed to be. I dont know why people seem so obsessed with the darker side of this movie, as if it is a bad thing.. the universe is dark. Evil lurks around every corner of the hp universe, why would this be any different? I enjoyed every second of it. The beasts truly were fantastic, and eddie was great as expected. Go see it.… Expand

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Compi24Oct 4, 2019

After the undoubtedly impressive, decade long, multi-director triumph that was the first eight films of the Harry Potter franchise, Warner Bros. -- in classic Hollywood studio fashion -- decided to capitalize further on the IP by goingAfter the undoubtedly impressive, decade long, multi-director triumph that was the first eight films of the Harry Potter franchise, Warner Bros. -- in classic Hollywood studio fashion -- decided to capitalize further on the IP by going backwards in both time and, well, a lot of other things too. Considering the film we have here, coupled with the fact that J.K. Rowling assumed sole scripting responsibilities this time around, it comes to no surprise that die hards have evoked the Prequels (yes, that's "Prequels" with a capital "P," as you know exactly what's being referred to) as a comparison piece. This film takes the stately and quaint priggishness out of what we all understand the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to be, and yet somehow makes it all lesser in terms of appeal? Maybe it's the lack of British accents. Or maybe it's the pedestrian nature of the world in play, considered in hand with the disjointed narrative, incomplete character work, and confounding lore. On second thought, maybe it was the British accents. All kidding aside, however, this really didn't feel like a Harry Potter movie to me. Now, that doesn't mean the whole movie is bad or otherwise unwatchable. But it is most definitely an inferior product. With the lush history, legendary world-building, and -- honestly -- more impressive effects of the previous eight films in mind, I feel as though I've already seen the light when it comes to anything involving this universe. And while that light was shaped like a proud and stolid stag, "Fantastic Beasts'" light remains in the shape of a. . .what the hell was that platypus-looking thing called again?… Expand

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RebeccaWOct 1, 2019

Amazing movie once again by JK Rowling. Hope all the actors remain for the final 3 movies. Looking forward to them.

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JPKJun 14, 2019

Decent Prequel
Fantastic Beasts is pretty boring in it's first 25 minutes, But it starts to get fun after that point even though it lacks the magic of the Potter films.

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Happy-KMay 26, 2019

You can fell the magic again. The Movie just is enjoyment pure. As an big Harry Potter Fan this movie just works. The Story may not be Special but seeing the American side of the Wizarding World is Fresh and interesting and the Main cast alsoYou can fell the magic again. The Movie just is enjoyment pure. As an big Harry Potter Fan this movie just works. The Story may not be Special but seeing the American side of the Wizarding World is Fresh and interesting and the Main cast also works for the most part. I personally find Newt an good Main Protagonist but i kind of missed that he gets no real development so the thing he says at the end is ironic. The Main Villain was fantastically played. I was invested in the World and the Beasts. The CGI was really good for the most Part, only the last showdown was a little to much in may opinion. I got to admit that this Movie is one of my favorite Harry Potter movies even it has probably not the same quality as some of the older ones.… Expand

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NicholasmaximusApr 23, 2019

Lacked that magical feeling that one got from Harry Potter. The world was created and was good but then lost with movie.

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TomtagApr 14, 2019

The movie was quite entertaining for me, meeting some new fantastic and magical creatures with some great viaual effects as we wanted to see more of that

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TyranianApr 9, 2019

Great visuals but terrible lead character and really dumb plot ruin this film.

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RaduAMar 16, 2019

72/100

It's a decent fantasy movie. The biggest problem I have with the movie is the villain, super predictable ... The acting is ok (I liked Eddie Redmayne). The CGI is OK (this cloud looks terrible). The story is ok (I was not a72/100

It's a decent fantasy movie.
The biggest problem I have with the movie is the villain, super predictable ...
The acting is ok (I liked Eddie Redmayne).
The CGI is OK (this cloud looks terrible).
The story is ok (I was not a big fan of Harry Potter so I can not compare it).
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Jill_SandwichFeb 23, 2019

A popcorn flick at the level of Transformers in that it's gimmicky, has no specific age target it's trying to appeal to, & is overly reliant on visuals to distract the audience with a big spectacle. If you're looking for a movie where youA popcorn flick at the level of Transformers in that it's gimmicky, has no specific age target it's trying to appeal to, & is overly reliant on visuals to distract the audience with a big spectacle. If you're looking for a movie where you can shut off your brain, then it's fine.… Expand

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silbakkerJan 17, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. LOVED IT! I do think there is a little too much about Newt, he gets a little boring after 10 minutes or so. But I LOVED IT!… Expand

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FIlmlover100Dec 20, 2018

The movie had really good reviews on Netflix but eventually left me very disappointed. Nothing in the story made sense. Harry Potter movies had a clear story line and allowed you to discover a universe for itself while this story lacked logicThe movie had really good reviews on Netflix but eventually left me very disappointed. Nothing in the story made sense. Harry Potter movies had a clear story line and allowed you to discover a universe for itself while this story lacked logic and details. The guy comes out of nowhere by ship and disappears into nowhere. We don't learn anything about his past. We don't understand anything about his character. People stay anonymous throughout the movie so it is hard to bond with the characters after all....… Expand

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d0vla11Dec 16, 2018

I've never been into Rowling's universe before this film, but decided to give it a try. Really liked it.

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ViolettDec 11, 2018

If you are not a diehard fan of Harry Potter universe, didnt read the books, but you just like this kind of bright movies - you might like this. While the story is some sort weak as well as acting, this is a nice one-time-see movie for anIf you are not a diehard fan of Harry Potter universe, didnt read the books, but you just like this kind of bright movies - you might like this. While the story is some sort weak as well as acting, this is a nice one-time-see movie for an evening. Hot chocolate and donuts is a must :)… Expand

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DominArsenDec 8, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Les animaux fantastiques
Un film rempli de poésie. Un film qui nous change de l'environnement habituel qu'était l'école et se diversifie pour nous montrer tout le charme que c'est d'être un "sorcier incompris", on y écoute les sons qui retentissent et qui nous rappellent une belle série #HarryPotter.
Cependant un film pas vraiment adapté tout public en revanche plus sombre et éclairci que les autres Harry potter dans certaine de ces phases.
La découverte du bestial est géante, mais peu inspirée parfois [spoiler] (je mets le petit dans le grand et le grand dans le petit) c'est un peu la même chose. [/spoiler] En tout cas c'est un film à aller voir absolument !!! Juste pour la fantaisie et le rêve… Expand

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GrantD243Dec 3, 2018

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has the magical feeling that you want from a Harry Potter film. It's also awesome to see what it's like for adults to be out in the magical world on their own and freely use magic as they see fit. NewtFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has the magical feeling that you want from a Harry Potter film. It's also awesome to see what it's like for adults to be out in the magical world on their own and freely use magic as they see fit. Newt is also a very likable character, arguably much more likable than any of the kids in the original Harry Potter films. Unfortunately, the story just doesn't do it for me. The creatures are cool, but Newt spends most of the film just chasing creatures around New York, while there's also a sub-plot that is trying to incorporate some darker themes into the film. Neither storyline is particularly that interesting or engaging, and I couldn't help but be disappointed that this is all J.K. Rowling could come up with for the Harry Potter first spin-off film.… Expand

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manningn15Nov 21, 2018

I loved the Harry Potter franchise and this spin-off is amazing. The visual effects were spectacular. The story and plot were fantastic. The creatures were all cool, creepy, and cute. The cast gave stupendous performances especially EddieI loved the Harry Potter franchise and this spin-off is amazing. The visual effects were spectacular. The story and plot were fantastic. The creatures were all cool, creepy, and cute. The cast gave stupendous performances especially Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Colin Farrell, Ezra Miller, and Carmen Ejogo. The soundtrack was also great. A+.… Expand

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BulgarianCriticNov 21, 2018

I was never a big fan of harry potter so i wasn't expecting anything that interesting when i went to the theaters to watch Fantastic beasts and where to find them.And oh boy i am glad i did.The effects of the creatures were really well madI was never a big fan of harry potter so i wasn't expecting anything that interesting when i went to the theaters to watch Fantastic beasts and where to find them.And oh boy i am glad i did.The effects of the creatures were really well mad and the story and characters were also intriguing to watch and listen to.If you wanna see some interesting fantastical beasts and also some harry potter magic i suggest you go watch it… Expand

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JAHA301Nov 20, 2018

This movie is not for Muggles but the Potterheads will enjoy it a lot.

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JojonutNov 19, 2018

Coming from the books, I was never a fan of the Harry Potter movies so I didn't bother watching "Fantastic Beasts" until recently on Netflix. Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised by how good it is. The story seems much darker than the HarryComing from the books, I was never a fan of the Harry Potter movies so I didn't bother watching "Fantastic Beasts" until recently on Netflix. Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised by how good it is. The story seems much darker than the Harry Potter series, definitely more tailored towards adults but that's what I enjoyed about it. I found the main cast of characters very likeable and rooted for each one. Honestly, I was really afraid about the theme music, because of Harry Potter, if it had even the slightest similarities to it's iconic soundtrack, I would have cringed but the music didn't resemble Harry Potter at all, even though it wasn't as memorable. Good thing I watched this movie as late as I did, because I don't want this story to end!… Expand

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Trineo99Nov 17, 2018

First of all, a majority of the casting for the characters was fantastic. Each actor or actress fit their respected role perfectly. This can be seen with Eddie Redmayne. He just played Newt in such a way that he was relatable. He was such aFirst of all, a majority of the casting for the characters was fantastic. Each actor or actress fit their respected role perfectly. This can be seen with Eddie Redmayne. He just played Newt in such a way that he was relatable. He was such a charismatic character that everybody loves. Also, Dan Fogler was hilarious as Jacob Kowalski. He had pretty much all of the funny lines in this film. He also was the audience character which was nice to have in a film like this. The score by James Newton Howard was incredible to hear. The costumes in this film, which are Oscar-winning, are fabulous. They look like they were taken out of a history book for what people might have worn in the 1920’s. The last good thing I want to mention is the visual effects and set designs. Their production design was Oscar-nominated and you can see why. You can see how much detail went into each set that they wanted to show in this film. Same thing with the special effects. All the beasts and creatures in this film looked remarkable. Now some things that they could of fixed was the pacing in the film. The pacing was all over the place. It almost felt like they didn’t know how to end some scenes or they thought the scene was too long and cut it too early. This also could be a cause of some poor editing. There were some awkward transitions in this film that didn’t make sense. The last thing I want to mention is the plot holes. I feel like the writers had to ignore them or else there wouldn’t have been a film. In the end, Fantastic Beasts is a stunning film that just has a few issues but I still recommend to watch.… Expand

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clarkaddisonNov 15, 2018

If you are a massive Potter head, and havent seen this which would be a shock, then go watch it. Otherwise most audience members may not like it. It`s a period movie, as in it happens in another time of the world, it`s a magic movie. To startIf you are a massive Potter head, and havent seen this which would be a shock, then go watch it. Otherwise most audience members may not like it. It`s a period movie, as in it happens in another time of the world, it`s a magic movie. To start a 5 movie or so franchise you could have done better. But it was still a blast to back into the wizarding world… Expand

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BelousNov 14, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You know what was good about “Harry Potter”? It had “Harry Potter” in the title and it was about Harry Potter. In “Fantastic Beasts and where to find them” there are those “beasts”, but the problem is that the movie is not about them and has a single word about where to find them.
The film begins with a battle of a group of mages and a mysterious dark sorcerer and a bunch of newspapers headlines about someone called Grindelwald. Who is it? That’s a good question. If you want to know than go watch sequel, because he is not in this one. The twist of Grindewald’s exposure is very weak, it simply leads to nothing. Throw it out of the movie and nothing will change. Oh, wait, if you do that than it wouldn’t be so interesting to see the sequel. It’s really sad when the first movie of a cycle tries to sell you the sequel.
What is a real pity is the fact that the beasts are absolutely gorgeous, but there’s too little screen time with them. The story just begins when some of them flee, later they become a secondary storyline, giving the first place to Creedence. He is a very powerful wizard, who turns into an obscurus, a dangerous magical creature, by suppressing his magical powers. And someone might say: “But here is your magical beast and a story about it!”, but it is a very cheap move. The viewer clearly understands that the story of the beasts ends with the capturing of the last escaped creature, long before the end of the movie. Who is this Creedence guy? Why should I care for him? The whole movie feels like the creators just stuffed too much and didn’t bother to make some part really good.
But no everything is bad here. Eddy Redmayne (Newt) and Ezra Miller (Creedence) are superb in portraying their characters. You could watch this movie for their performances alone. It’s difficult to say something good about other aspects of this film. The editing feels raggy and awkward, the stories are skin-deep, and the sequel baiting is frustrating. The movie had potential but it lacks of polishness almost in every aspect.… Expand

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Jk9785Nov 12, 2018

Yet another solid film by David Yates. It has its problems, but performances from Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, and Dan Fogler, along with a great score from James Newton Howard, really propel this film.

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MurNov 11, 2018

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DoniJrNov 8, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' was one of the most coziest movies from 2016 for me. The Wizarding World franchise it's a home for me and even when it shows it's flaws (biggers and minors) I love it anyway. I think this movie was a good starter and even if the tone was not so focused and the revelations were quite predictable, it's a story that I'll keep close to my heart. It was to great to know more about the wizarding world in America and the final scenes (from the Obscurial attacks to the partting of ways) were thrilling, beautiful and emotional.… Expand

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eva3si0nOct 29, 2018

Spin-off I didn't wait for the main series. Having seen a trailer, I have understood that Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is created first of all on new younger generation. It is some kind of first movie of the saga. Naturally thisSpin-off I didn't wait for the main series. Having seen a trailer, I have understood that Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is created first of all on new younger generation. It is some kind of first movie of the saga. Naturally this movie doesn't come within miles of any part of the original saga. He reminds the parody to the original more. But the parody has turned out good, first of all because all have missed the world created by Rowling. On the other hand it is the excellent family movie with excellent CGI. Initially I waited smaller from this spin-off.… Expand

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papeadojhonJul 19, 2018

There are glitters of inventiveness and potential throughout, although it doesn't quite mesh very well in this appealing yet inconsistent start of a franchise.

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benskylerhillMay 27, 2018

Far from being a terrible movie, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is nonetheless woefully unnecessary and not nearly as fun as it could have been. It does carry on the Harry Potter universe in a sufficiently charming way, but it reallyFar from being a terrible movie, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is nonetheless woefully unnecessary and not nearly as fun as it could have been. It does carry on the Harry Potter universe in a sufficiently charming way, but it really comes across as riding the coattails of a successful franchise while not doing enough to build its own compelling story.

What made the Harry Potter series so endearing was its characters. Each character both main and minor had their own compelling arc that was visible in each film and carried on throughout the saga. Fantastic Beasts does have very quirky characters that are incredibly fun to watch and also have enough charm and emotion to make them worth caring about. The performances are suitably strong--with the exception of a few minor characters--and the banter between them makes the film watchable.

But beyond this, the movie has some serious problems that really make the experience entirely forgettable. Though this is certainly surface level, the CGI is just bad at many parts of the movie. They're not all bad. About half of them work just fine, but there are parts in which entire rooms are constructed using computers when it's not even an action sequence and therefore completely unnecessary. Many scenes don't even look finished, and it certainly makes the beasts not-so-fantastic.

Another problem is the story. The plot weaves through a tangled mess of main quests and subplots to the point where I didn't even know what the movie was about when the credits rolled. It gets off to a very slow, boring start and doesn't get much better from there. Not only that, but many crucial details that are essential to the story feel very forced, unbelievable, and shoehorned into the script for the sole purpose of advancing--and therefore creating--a plot.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is sure to entertain long-time fans of Harry Potter, but it's unlikely to have converted any new followers to the franchise and it certainly doesn't have a leg to stand on its own.

Story: 1
Acting: 7.5
Script: 7
Visuals/Sound: 5
Entertainment Value: 5

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Kire_92May 4, 2018

It a fun movie but it got some flaws. I did not care much about the story and thought that the majority of the characters were uninteresting, including the main character. And for some reason it did not give me the Harry Potter feeling whichIt a fun movie but it got some flaws. I did not care much about the story and thought that the majority of the characters were uninteresting, including the main character. And for some reason it did not give me the Harry Potter feeling which made it feel like a fan film with a very high budget. Though the movie was not boring, it was just lacking anything that was truly interesting. In the end it was still enjoyable overall but I hope they make the sequel more interesting plot wise.… Expand

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merijnjFeb 21, 2018

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I very much liked this new step into another side of the Harry Potter world!

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nateOstrikeJan 13, 2018

How did I miss this one in the cinema? It is the best Harry Potter movie of them all on my opinion. Great actors, good story, wonderful imagination and creatures and nothing crude or foul. I enjoyed this movie a lot and I really hope anotherHow did I miss this one in the cinema? It is the best Harry Potter movie of them all on my opinion. Great actors, good story, wonderful imagination and creatures and nothing crude or foul. I enjoyed this movie a lot and I really hope another one comes out with Depp in it and all the others. Well done.… Expand

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luke100Jan 11, 2018

The plot is really stupid sometimes, and the subplot of magical creatures feels a bit forced, but it's characters and themes are captivating, and the visuals keep your eyes glued to the screen. It's not perfect, but it has me hugely excitedThe plot is really stupid sometimes, and the subplot of magical creatures feels a bit forced, but it's characters and themes are captivating, and the visuals keep your eyes glued to the screen. It's not perfect, but it has me hugely excited for the sequels.… Expand

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JeanDuchampJan 10, 2018

A total disaster! Done as a spin-off of a successful franchise for exclusively commercial purposes, this film could at least contain a tiny bit of something, except the worn-out clichés and a set of annoying CGI that lacks even a shadow of aA total disaster! Done as a spin-off of a successful franchise for exclusively commercial purposes, this film could at least contain a tiny bit of something, except the worn-out clichés and a set of annoying CGI that lacks even a shadow of a shadow of imagination... But no, it doesn't! Too dull and mournful for a child, it's absolutely shallow and rudimentary for an adult! An absolute waste of money, time, energy, celluloid, fabrics, wooden sticks, lipsticks, whatever... The bright side of it - yes, I still know a couple of movies even worse than this one.… Expand

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SrPepeJan 3, 2018

Un buen comienzo de lo que espero que sea una gran trilogía. No es la gran cosa pero emociona ver en que se puede convertir.

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JyroJyroSep 19, 2017

It's a weird blend of childish silliness and gritty seriousness but it just about fits. A charming world with an array of equally charming (and uncomplicated) characters.

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The3AcademySinsNov 24, 2017

I'm a die hard Harry Potter fan and let me tell you, Fantastic Beasts did NOTHING for me. I felt there was a lot of untapped potential about the American magical world, and what we did see was very lacking or bland. The characters were kindI'm a die hard Harry Potter fan and let me tell you, Fantastic Beasts did NOTHING for me. I felt there was a lot of untapped potential about the American magical world, and what we did see was very lacking or bland. The characters were kind of brushed over, and I felt like I didn't really get to know Newt or his companions or even the villain, so I didn't really care about ANY of the characters. The magical duels and dangerous high stakes moments were lifeless to me because I felt the script made all of the characters safe, they all had way too much plot armor. The CGI for the beasts was pretty fantastic, they were easily the best done part of the film. Mostly though, I was bored out of my mind.… Expand

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fearti2Nov 21, 2017

I got the chance to watch Fantastic Beasts bla bla. the other day or should I say I was unfortunate to watch it. The movie is a forced and naff one that is made with commercial concerns. It is a mediocre movie that came out of neverendingI got the chance to watch Fantastic Beasts bla bla. the other day or should I say I was unfortunate to watch it. The movie is a forced and naff one that is made with commercial concerns. It is a mediocre movie that came out of neverending desire of money of J.K Rowling. While watching the movie, you feel that you are bored to the bone of the magical world of Rowling. Besides, it is a shame for Eddie Redmayne and Johnny Depp to be in this movie.… Expand

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M_RidcullySep 9, 2017

I think if more people could set nostalgia aside they'd realize this is a much better film than the entire HP series. Moving to 1920's America setting and removing the angsty teenagers who have to save the world because the negligent adultsI think if more people could set nostalgia aside they'd realize this is a much better film than the entire HP series. Moving to 1920's America setting and removing the angsty teenagers who have to save the world because the negligent adults are too incompetent are both absolute improvements.

Newt himself is an extremely underrated character, and brilliantly portrayed by Eddie Redmayne. See Pop Culture Detective's "The Fantastic Masculinity of Newt Scamander" on Youtube for a better examination, but I'll sum it up here: He's not macho or "The Chosen One" or a witty schmoozer. But he doesn't fall into the typical nerd/genius/outsider stereotypes either. He's quiet, introverted, humble and sensitive, but also confident in his abilities and sympathetic towards his beasts as well as humans.

The only major downside to the movie was that it couldn't decide which movie it wanted to be: a lighthearted romp about chasing down escaped magical beasts, or a dark conflict between wizards, anti-wizard muggles, and dark wizards. I personally preferred the latter, but it would not make a lot of sense to have Newt in a movie purely about that (and of course the former also brings child appeal and toy sales to the table).… Expand

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SquaredRenAug 19, 2017

This movie serves as an expanded universe to Harry Potter, and it kinda works for the fans I guess. The main character has this weird movement with his face that I didn't liked. The "pet friendly scenes" were stupid for me. Im not a hardcoreThis movie serves as an expanded universe to Harry Potter, and it kinda works for the fans I guess. The main character has this weird movement with his face that I didn't liked. The "pet friendly scenes" were stupid for me. Im not a hardcore Harry Potter fan, but this film was not needed. Overall, not good.… Expand

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TelemanJul 22, 2017

So much pretentious dialogue, so little plot. Characters are unlikeable and unrelatable. CGI is sub videogame level in some scenes. So very unfitting for Harry Potter universe.

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potatoman222Jul 21, 2017

Animais Fantástico trás de volta o sentimento de amizade verdadeira que Harry Potter nos deixou no passado. O filme nos proporciona a familiaridade de um universo rico de detalhes e com muita magia para oferecer. Rowling mais uma vez faz umAnimais Fantástico trás de volta o sentimento de amizade verdadeira que Harry Potter nos deixou no passado. O filme nos proporciona a familiaridade de um universo rico de detalhes e com muita magia para oferecer. Rowling mais uma vez faz um ótimo papel ao escrever uma história inspiradora, que diverte, emociona e te faz querer mais um pouco no fim das contas.… Expand

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Jim222001Jun 15, 2017

The film is magical and "Fantastic" despite being over-stuffed and draggy. The chemistry between Dan Fogler and Alison Sudol to me is what made the film truly great. Fogler who usually plays the same loud mouth in comedies, really shines hereThe film is magical and "Fantastic" despite being over-stuffed and draggy. The chemistry between Dan Fogler and Alison Sudol to me is what made the film truly great. Fogler who usually plays the same loud mouth in comedies, really shines here as a muggle dragged in the magical world. However Sudol's Queenie who can read minds probably gives the most magical performance in the movie.
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BastienSoucasseJun 15, 2017

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is one of these films so great that you find too short. At first, it can seem a little repetitive. But David Yates and JK Rowling managed to amaze me. I've seen someone saying that it's only a series ofFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is one of these films so great that you find too short. At first, it can seem a little repetitive. But David Yates and JK Rowling managed to amaze me. I've seen someone saying that it's only a series of useless but fun facts that make this film long and with no story. So, indeed some parts can be debated. But you can't tell me that there's no story. To me, the plot is well represented and thickens throughout the film. The Harry Potter universe is entirely respected. The special effects are well done: it's just like we could adopt some of these strange animals to home, like a cat or something. Also, the acting is excellent especially from the main character (played by Eddie Redmayne). I won't write a novel to express my feelings. But I think that this film is a must see at least once.… Expand

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Orli_AguilarJun 5, 2017

Al parecer Yates ha llegado para quedarse. Una vez más hace una película del universo de Harry Potter como todas las otras bajo su dirección, es decir, a penas llegando con tumbos y armando por los pelos un punto donde consigue entretener yAl parecer Yates ha llegado para quedarse. Una vez más hace una película del universo de Harry Potter como todas las otras bajo su dirección, es decir, a penas llegando con tumbos y armando por los pelos un punto donde consigue entretener y cumplir con los estándares necesarios para mantener viva la magia. Ojalá siga siendo capaz, porque se nota que la fórmula está por agotarse.… Expand

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SonicHD7May 31, 2017

The year is 1926, and Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) has just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone withoutThe year is 1926, and Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) has just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone without incident, were it not for a No-Maj (American for Muggle) named Jacob, a misplaced magical case, and the escape of some of Newt's fantastic beasts, which could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds.… Expand

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evokingsMay 29, 2017

the movie was well done, but I feel there is no connection to harry potter universe, to be fair maybe a few names and spells from that universe creep in, this movie feels like it take place in the past background of the harry potter universe,the movie was well done, but I feel there is no connection to harry potter universe, to be fair maybe a few names and spells from that universe creep in, this movie feels like it take place in the past background of the harry potter universe, the movie is a bit long at bits i felt honestly like it was not explaining itself enough but it eventually explains the story to you, but the movie makes you wait for the back story to present itself, it feels vary JK Rowling-esque the movie is good, but nothing special the whole movie as a whole is a good watch.… Expand

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bfoore90May 20, 2017

Set in JK Rowling's magical world of witchcraft and wizardry, I wasn't expecting much from this movie as I'm not the biggest Harry Potter fan but nonetheless this movie certainly tops my list as one of the best of 2016. In an attempt toSet in JK Rowling's magical world of witchcraft and wizardry, I wasn't expecting much from this movie as I'm not the biggest Harry Potter fan but nonetheless this movie certainly tops my list as one of the best of 2016. In an attempt to expand the world of Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts introduces us to Newt Scamander, an employee of the Ministry of Magic who travels to 1920's New York en route to Arizona but gets stuck there when chaos ensues and he has to recapture his mystical creatures that accidentally escape from his briefcase. This film does a good job of handling action, magic and at the same time staying grounded and not doing too much too soon with it's material. There is a really good foundation here to build on with good characters to build off of in this movie, it also carries a sense of magical wonder you come to expect from these movies.… Expand

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badgerryan19May 19, 2017

Very enjoyable film. Eddie Redmayne is spectacular as usual and the supporting cast as well. The plot was very entertaining and great CGI. The movie does a very good job by still being part of the Harry Potter universe and it's own film atVery enjoyable film. Eddie Redmayne is spectacular as usual and the supporting cast as well. The plot was very entertaining and great CGI. The movie does a very good job by still being part of the Harry Potter universe and it's own film at the same time.… Expand

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coltrevMay 15, 2017

Brilliant! A great story and another example of one of the most versatile actors in the business today. Eddie is elite - witness his performances in The Science Of Everything, The Danish Girl and now FB.

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BikerjamesMay 11, 2017

I have enjoyed Eddie Redmayne in films, but he lacks personality in this one. He has little dialogue throughout the movie, and Dan Fogler steals every scene he is in with him. Colin Farrell's bad guy Percival doesn't have enough characterI have enjoyed Eddie Redmayne in films, but he lacks personality in this one. He has little dialogue throughout the movie, and Dan Fogler steals every scene he is in with him. Colin Farrell's bad guy Percival doesn't have enough character development, and also seems a little one note. One thing you can tell the filmmakers spent a LOT of time on is the special effects, because it's a special effects extravaganza. Because of that it does give a sense of wonder and made me enjoy the film enough to recommend it. I just wish I cared about the characters more.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerMay 5, 2017

Fantastic Beasts welcomes us back into the world of Harry Potter. This time though we aren't at Hogwarts and we are following an entirely new cast of characters, in a different time period, and a different part of the world. The movie does aFantastic Beasts welcomes us back into the world of Harry Potter. This time though we aren't at Hogwarts and we are following an entirely new cast of characters, in a different time period, and a different part of the world. The movie does a great job of expanding the scale and lore of the Rowling's universe on the big screen. Most importantly though, Fantastic Beasts brings back that sense of fun that had been missing from the movies since The Goblet of Fire. The new setting and it's unique twists on wizardry rules ensure that Fantastic Beasts is new and fresh enough to ensure that this isn't just a retread, but familiar enough to tap back into that sense of amazement and wonder we felt way back in 2001 when The Sorcerer's Stone first came out. The new cast is just as endearing as the old, only in different ways. Each new character feels distinct enough to carve new paths in our hearts. Each is excellently portrayed and written. The same can't be said for the supporting cast. They are all talented actors playing interesting characters, but the film puts most of it's intention on it's main heroes. Not a bad move, but it left me wanting just a little bit more from the side of the world.

The plot is also a sparse. The majority of it is going on in the background. Instead the majority of what we're watching is Newt and his new friends chase spectacular magical creatures. It's still entertaining, but the main conflict suffers as a result. We can clearly see who the villain is, but he doesn't get much screen time. Of course I can't complain too much about this. With so many of the later Harry Potter movies being something of a drag due to how dark things got, I appreciate this more lighthearted affair and there are still more serious things going on behind the scenes.

This new tale in Harry Potter universe feels like a fresh new start. It hearkens back to glory days of the Harry Potter movies. It stumbles a bit with it's writing and world-building, but all of that can be forgiven because Fantastic Beasts reminded me why I fell in love with these movies all those years ago. It's a brand new adventure with that recognizable magic and original feel.… Expand

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valgov291May 1, 2017

This movie was a fun ride. Aside from a couple plot device solutions and an ambiguous hold on the climactic creature they battle at thee end obliterating everything in its path and then dying very easily the movie was worth watching and IThis movie was a fun ride. Aside from a couple plot device solutions and an ambiguous hold on the climactic creature they battle at thee end obliterating everything in its path and then dying very easily the movie was worth watching and I look forward to a sequel.… Expand

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sanyrubApr 27, 2017

Never seen a Harry Potter film in my life. I was very skeptical about this but I love Erza Miller, Collin Farrel and Eddie Redmayne so I decided to stream this film a few months after release. I was surprisingly involved with the story andNever seen a Harry Potter film in my life. I was very skeptical about this but I love Erza Miller, Collin Farrel and Eddie Redmayne so I decided to stream this film a few months after release. I was surprisingly involved with the story and the whole look of the film. Those three actors I mentioned didn´t disappoint, and so didn´t the rest of the cast. Very charming film. Perfect for kids.… Expand

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eagleeyevikingApr 20, 2017

'Fantastic Beasts' is entertaining throughout and sets up its sequels on solid foundations in terms of the bigger picture threat, but the film itself is a choppy, uneven mess between two storylines. It also doesn't help to be filled with bad'Fantastic Beasts' is entertaining throughout and sets up its sequels on solid foundations in terms of the bigger picture threat, but the film itself is a choppy, uneven mess between two storylines. It also doesn't help to be filled with bad CGI and underdeveloped characters.… Expand

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red_ninja_9Apr 19, 2017

This movie sucked! LOL, over the top with cheesiness made for 12 year old and under. Modern technology and fantasy shouldn't mix, makes no sense how this can be entertaining. I want my money back...please?

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mrmonsterApr 17, 2017

Not a great Harry Potter movie, but defintiely worth watching if you are a fan of Harry Potter. I hope the sequel is better than this. Overall, just an okay movie.

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LeZeeApr 14, 2017

Well, everything's in the title itself, you watch it only to confirm.

I don't want to be so negative like the film critics, but this is a big disappointment for me watching being a film fanatic. I don't think anyone who loved 'Harry Potter'Well, everything's in the title itself, you watch it only to confirm.

I don't want to be so negative like the film critics, but this is a big disappointment for me watching being a film fanatic. I don't think anyone who loved 'Harry Potter' film series would thumb this new beginning. This is not like 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' from the same universe, but different trilogies. I was excited for something like that, as a concept wise, for the fresh tale from from the fresh characters in the same universe. I don't know about the book version, but the film did not click for me.

It had a bunch of nice characters, and to set in the Harry Potter universe, really it should have been a masterpiece. The major drawback was the story. There's nothing to appreciate the screenplay. It's about some creatures from the magical world got out in the human world, just like 'Jumanji'. So our hero struggles to recapture them. Meanwhile, some others too involved in and the reason will be revealed in the final stage.

Nice casting and great visuals. I won't point out its director's fault, because he has done his duty very well. He's also will be the man behind the rest of the sequels. I think it deserved the Oscars for the costume design. Not a bad film, particularly for the kids. Comparing it with the Harry Potter franchise makes it a worst film, but independently it is an okay film. So the initiation was average, but I'm still expecting the follow ups to be much better.

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Jollyjoe1000Apr 12, 2017

It did have it's boring parts, but most of the time I was intreated by the amazing creativity of the fantastic beasts, and how much of good new hero Newt Scamander was.

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HPFANBOY1237Apr 9, 2017

This was fantastic! Get it? What a way to introduce Harry Potter fans to a new series, I was on the edge of my seat the entire time during this fun yet surprisingly dark, but not so surprisingly touching film. This is a must see, especiallyThis was fantastic! Get it? What a way to introduce Harry Potter fans to a new series, I was on the edge of my seat the entire time during this fun yet surprisingly dark, but not so surprisingly touching film. This is a must see, especially if you are a Harry Potter fanboy or fangirl!!!… Expand

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ourtimehascomeMar 31, 2017

The CGI creatures look like high school notebook rejects. With a lackluster plot and boring characters, even notable performers Eddie Redmayne and Colin Farrell look as though they've lost interest. This blatant, overwrought cash-grab isThe CGI creatures look like high school notebook rejects. With a lackluster plot and boring characters, even notable performers Eddie Redmayne and Colin Farrell look as though they've lost interest. This blatant, overwrought cash-grab is unsatisfying.… Expand

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RicardobbtzMar 23, 2017

I started this movie somewhat happy to be back at Harry Potter's universe, but nothing felt the same. The plot is beyond bad, cheesy and forgettable. The main character, which I can't recall the name is a weird Stephen Hawking of EddieI started this movie somewhat happy to be back at Harry Potter's universe, but nothing felt the same. The plot is beyond bad, cheesy and forgettable. The main character, which I can't recall the name is a weird Stephen Hawking of Eddie Redmayne. That said, I was really confused about his Oscar award. It's not acting; he is this way and it doesn't add to the film. The CGI work is incredible, a bit overwhelming. A bunch of good actors misplaced with weird lines and a fast subplot that tried to be serious. People told me it's a children's movie. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was a children's movie, so to speak, and worked a hundred times better. It bugs me that this movie was done to throw the audience a vast universe of possibilities so I'm sure there will be others to come.… Expand

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jdiazMar 12, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is an insult to the original Harry Potter movies. Is this how old Star Wars fans felt when they saw The Phantom Menace?
The first part of the movie is terrible, it's slow and uneventful. It was still an ok movie by that point. In the second half, however, ok turned to utter **** How can JK Rowling go from writing a plot twist spanning 7 books and 8 movies to writing this turd? She violated the rules of her own world by approving this. Graves' wand connecting randomly? No, the cores of the wands have to be the same. That was reserved for the climax of three of the old movies, and they just throw it around here? No. And Obliviate rain? Give me a **** break. The people in the theater were laughing, I was crying inside.
The movie's score, which in some bad movies is good, is completely terrible. James Newton Howard, you are not a bad composer, how could you do this? He attempts to emulate the previousl movies' score from start to finish, and he fails terribly. You're no John Williams, son. Be original.
I'm not even going to mention the cringe-worthy CGI...
Johnny Depp was the only positive aspect of this movie. I am giving this one star because of him.
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Pamuditha007Mar 11, 2017

Awesome movie .... the best Harry Potter Universe movie since harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ...
From the opening theme music to end credit .. so much nostalgic moments from the childhood !!!

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AthanasiosTFeb 27, 2017

Some movies are made for children up to 10 years old. Clearly this is one of those. It has some nice visual effects, but apart from that, I just couldn't stay and watch it till the end.

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JoeCoolFeb 25, 2017

This is a decent enough movie to go see with the kids. The critics might be right in giving it a score like Rogue One, but I definitely enjoyed this one a lot more. The setting is the fantastical "Harry Potter universe" but it doesn't compareThis is a decent enough movie to go see with the kids. The critics might be right in giving it a score like Rogue One, but I definitely enjoyed this one a lot more. The setting is the fantastical "Harry Potter universe" but it doesn't compare to any of those movies. It's not a really great movie because there certainly are times when it's a bit too slow, but it certainly has its moments and is overall decent enough to make the "go see" category IMO.… Expand

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Benkoko11Feb 23, 2017

Sadly follows its predecessors as wildly dissapointing portrayals of the wonderfully complex and irresistably charming world of Harry Potter. Can someone fire Yates already?

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Thejudge21Jan 27, 2017

If you are going into this expecting the same magic that was in all the harry Potter films you will be disappointed. It's not a terrible film, it has its moments, but you never get close to the characters, you quickly forget them when theIf you are going into this expecting the same magic that was in all the harry Potter films you will be disappointed. It's not a terrible film, it has its moments, but you never get close to the characters, you quickly forget them when the film is over, and if they make a sequel, it won't be first on your films to see list. Eddie Redmayne was miscast, too ponderous, too layed back, and mumbling right through the film. If you had that many fantastic beasts you would at least smile now and then or be the slightest bit exited. He was like watching paint dry. Poor script, trying to be many things but being none, especially a romantic film with such a dour main actor. The ending summed it all up. Not enough character storytelling and character's you care about. Which is what made the harry Potter films so enjoyable.… Expand

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DikkoJan 24, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not as good as the trailer or BoxOffice would have you believe. I struggled to watch it through to the end. It felt like in order to enhance objectivity, I had to watch the whole thing not because I was willing to. Quite a good number of the scenes were predictable, lacking in substance and senseless. A lot of things just didn't add up. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone I like. And like someone said, it is nowhere near Harry Potter.… Expand

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